Circles necklace

I made this for my sister last weekend, for her 60th birthday! She’s my older sister before you ask.

I had an idea in my head but it took days of adjusting before I was happy, now I’m delighted with how it came out.

It is adjustable and this is the full length, she has worn it a couple of times now, usually shorter which I like better.

By the way, this was not her only present (in case you think I’m stingy!)

Blossom

A few days ago I was excited to see that my apple tree was showing signs of having some blossom, it is about a month later than usual, so I was thrilled yesterday when I saw just how much it has come along. Another bumper crop this year I think.

Isn’t it beautiful!

Liquorice Allsorts

I haven’t been busy in the creative department recently. I’ve think I’ve lost my way a bit (or ‘mojo’, whatever that means?). However, I bought these beads years and years ago and had a very definite idea of how they should be linked (liquorice strings), but just couldn’t find the exact thing. This week I found it at Riverside Beads in Market Deeping (UK) and here it is.

Not the best photo ever but hey ho.

Quite a few people have commented on it and several have asked for one. If only I knew where I bought the beads. I can make them something similar though.

I hope you like it.

PS. Mhhadfield STILL hasn’t finished her February bead challenge. At the end of the month I’m going to post my work and pronounce myself the winner!

The Desiderata

I know that everyone (nearly) knows this piece of writing, or at least bits of it, and you don’t need me to educate you, but it is so wonderful I thought it worth posting, it’s my favourite.

 

The Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann1927.

Still hanging on to that holiday feeling

This was supposed to be a necklace, but I think maybe it’s too big. I had fun though, making Herbie the Hermit Crab (and I needed to do something with some of the leftover shells in my little holiday bag). He is probably not perfect, but it’s my first attempt at modelling clay animals so I’m very happy. I made a smaller one at request from Mhhadfield, but he disappeared overnight (hope he was dry M?)

Isn’t he cute?

Holiday inspiration

Hi Everyone

I’m back from holiday (snaps to follow) and I’ve been inspired by the seaside. As I’m not back to work this week I’ve spent the day making shell related ‘stuff’. Here are a couple of todays creations. Hope you like them.

Freshwater pearl and crystal drops in a pearlised and hardened shell

 

Freshwater pearl, rose quartz, snow quartz, green aventurine and a heart crystal..

 

This shot shows the stones in the top necklace more clearly. It’s a bit of a big, chunky statement piece, I think the smaller version may be more popular.

Pink

This necklace I made recently was inspired by one of Tindink’s designs, a necklace for her sister. I don’t think my sister would wear it, not in pink and lilac anyway, maybe brown and green.

Anyway, I like how it came out, even though I don’t know what to do with it. Tindinks was lovely, you can see the orignial on her page.

http://tindink.com/2012/05/17/presents-for-the-girlies-and-me/